Latest precipitation models still seem to underestimate risk as ‘1,000-year’ rain events pummel Texas

South Texas has faced severe flooding from what meteorologists are calling "1,000-year" rain events, highlighting a troubling trend in climate models that appear to underestimate the risk of such extreme weather. Federal data reveal a significant increase in rainfall intensity over the past few decades, suggesting these models may not fully capture the growing threat posed by climate change. This situation underscores the urgent need for more accurate climate predictions to better prepare for and mitigate the impacts of increasingly severe weather patterns.